Obasa Returns as Lagos Assembly Speaker After Meranda’s Sudden Resignation

NewsNigeriaPoliticsObasa Returns as Lagos Assembly Speaker After Meranda’s Sudden Resignation

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)March 3, 2025

In a surprising turn of events, Dr Mudashiru Obasa has been reinstated as Speaker of the 10th Lagos State House of Assembly, just weeks after his impeachment. His return follows the resignation of Mojisola Lasbat Meranda, who held the position for only 49 days, making her the first female Speaker in the Assembly’s history. Meranda, along with Deputy Speaker Fatai Mojeed, Chief Whip David Setonji, and Deputy Chief Whip Sanni Okanlawon, stepped down during an...

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Rivers Assembly Issues 48-hour Notice To Governor To Present 2025 Budget

NewsNigeriaPoliticsRivers Assembly Issues 48-hour Notice To Governor To Present 2025 Budget

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)March 3, 2025

The Rivers State House of Assembly during Monday’s plenary session has issued a 48-hour ultimatum to Governor Siminalayi Fubara to present the 2025 budget. The lawmakers held their first sitting under the leadership of Martin Amaewhule after the Supreme Court ruling under tight security. On their first sitting following the ruling, the lawmakers requested that Governor Fubara present the budget, titled the ‘Budget of Inclusive Growth and Development’. Recall that Governor Fubara signed the ₦1.1...

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EFCC Raid Hotel In Niger Arrest 11 Suspects

Crime & SecurityNewsNigeriaEFCC Raid Hotel In Niger Arrest 11 Suspects

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)March 3, 2025

No fewer than 11 suspects were arrested during the raid carried out by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on the White Hill Hotel along Shiroro Road in Minna, the Niger State capital. It was gathered that at least 10 guests suspected to be internet fraudsters, commonly known as yahoo boys, were arrested during the raid, and the suspects were taken to Kaduna by the EFCC operatives. The spokesman for the EFCC, Dele Oyewale,...

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MSSN, COFP Collaborate To Promote Religious Tolerance In Adamawa

CommunityNewsNigeriaMSSN, COFP Collaborate To Promote Religious Tolerance In Adamawa

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)March 3, 2025

The Muslim Students Society of Nigeria (MSSN), Adamawa State Chapter, in collaboration with the Cardinal Onaiyekan Foundation for Peace (COFP), organized a one-day peace summit aimed at fostering religious tolerance and understanding between Muslim and Christian leaders in Adamawa State. The gathering served as a platform for dialogue, mutual respect, and commitment to peacebuilding among different faiths. The event brought together key stakeholders from various religious and societal groups with the themed “Building Bridges of Understanding:...

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CDD Says Disinformation Threat To Democracy, Good Governance 

NewsNigeriaPoliticsCDD Says Disinformation Threat To Democracy, Good Governance 

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)March 3, 2025

The rapid spread of disinformation has become a great concern to the Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) West Africa. The organization, therefore, warned that if left unchecked, it could undermine democracy and good governance in the sub-region. CDD West Africa Director Dr. Dauda Garuba, speaking at a regional conference in Lagos, organized in collaboration with the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), stressed the urgent need for a collective effort to combat misinformation....

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890 Secondary School Students Receive N2.2bn Scholarships

EducationNewsNigeria890 Secondary School Students Receive N2.2bn Scholarships

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)March 3, 2025

About 890 Secondary School students who enrolled at the Nigeria Tulip International College (NTIC), Mamudo have been awarded scholarships totaling N2.225 billion by the Yobe State Government. The scholarship, which spans six years, will support students from JSS 1 through SSS3. Governor Mai Mala Buni, while making an official scholarship presentation at the NTIC Mamudo event hall, said, “The scholarship covers tuition fees, accommodation, uniforms, books, and living expenses,” pointing out that the scholarship initiative...

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Governor Fubara Directs LG Chairmen to Step Down Following Supreme Court Verdict

NewsNigeriaPoliticsGovernor Fubara Directs LG Chairmen to Step Down Following Supreme Court Verdict

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)March 3, 2025

Governor Siminalayi Fubara has instructed all local government chairmen in Rivers State to formally transfer authority to the Heads of Local Government Administration (HLGAs) by Monday, 3rd March 2025. This directive comes in the wake of a recent Supreme Court judgment that nullified the state’s local government elections. The Supreme Court, in a unanimous decision on Friday, declared the local government elections held on 5th October 2024 as null and void. The court cited significant...

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CAN Rejects School Closures for Ramadan, Threatens Legal Action

EducationNewsNigeriaPoliticsCAN Rejects School Closures for Ramadan, Threatens Legal Action

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)March 3, 2025

The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has strongly opposed the decision by the Bauchi, Katsina, Kano, and Kebbi state governments to shut down all public and private schools for up to five weeks during Ramadan. In a statement on Sunday, CAN President, Archbishop Daniel Okoh, described the decision as unfair and harmful to students. “While we honour the religious diversity of our nation and recognise the significance of faith, these decisions raise serious issues of...

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Delta Government Bans Overseas Study Courses For Civil, Public Servants

NewsNigeriaPoliticsDelta Government Bans Overseas Study Courses For Civil, Public Servants

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)March 2, 2025

Civil and public servants in Delta State have been banned from overseas study involving courses that are available in Nigerian universities. The government added that officers granted study leave abroad would no longer receive salaries during their period of study. The directive was contained in a circular by the Delta State Civil Service Commission signed by the commission’s Permanent Secretary, Mr Frederick Yoro, aimed at curbing the misuse of overseas study leave, was issued. According...

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Embrace Farming To Tackle Economic Hardship, Food Insecurity-Chief Imam Tells Nigerians

AgricultureNewsNigeriaEmbrace Farming To Tackle Economic Hardship, Food Insecurity-Chief Imam Tells Nigerians

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)March 2, 2025

Nigerians have been urged to embrace farming to tackle the economic hardship and food insecurity gripping the country. The Chief Imam of Ogbomosho land, Sheikh Dr Yinus Ayilara made the plea during the a Ramadan Lecture held on Saturday, at Imasayi, Yewa North Local government area of Ogun State. Ayilara asserted that rather than looking for a shortcut to success, Nigerians, particularly youths, should learn to cultivate lands and plant crops that would be of...

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